Salty Brook Counseling

11/02/2025

Your needs matter. Not in a “self-care hashtag” way — in a real, practical, life-impacting way.

You don’t have to earn support by being strong first.
You don’t have to minimize what hurts just because someone else has it worse.
You don’t have to keep saying “I’m fine” while carrying everything alone.

Needing rest isn’t weakness.
Needing clarity isn’t overthinking.
Needing connection isn’t too much.
Needing boundaries isn’t selfish.

We’re wired for support, safety, and belonging — not survival mode.

If you’ve spent years prioritizing everyone else, it’s going to feel uncomfortable to take up space at first. That’s normal. It doesn’t mean you’re doing it wrong; it means you’re finally breaking a pattern.

Your feelings are valid.
Your limits are real.
Your voice matters.

And honoring your needs isn’t asking for special treatment — it’s choosing to live like you matter too. 🌊

10/23/2025

Important information for managing depression 🧠

10/23/2025

Sometimes life feels heavy — even when you can’t quite explain why. Maybe you’ve been holding it all together for everyone else, but inside you’re tired, anxious, or just not yourself.

Counseling isn’t about being “broken.” It’s about giving yourself space to breathe, to process what’s happened, and to rediscover what peace feels like. 🌊

At Salty Brook Counseling, I walk alongside individuals as they work through stress, trauma, and relationship challenges. Together, we find ways to move forward with hope, clarity, and confidence.

If something’s been weighing on you lately, maybe this is your sign to start talking about it. 💬

You can learn more or schedule a session at https://saltybrookcounseling.clientsecure.me

09/25/2025

https://neurosciencenews.com/depression-microbiome-soda-29736/

A new study shows that sugary drinks don’t just affect physical health—they may also raise the risk of depression in women by disrupting the gut microbiome.

09/25/2025

Super helpful info here about managing anxiety 🧠

07/09/2025

You’ve got options—but not all therapies are the same.
Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) helps you heal from trauma, anxiety, and depression in just a few sessions—without machines or medication.

While eTMS can require daily treatments for weeks, ART gets to the root—gently, powerfully, and quickly.

📲 Ready to feel better fast? Call or text (904) 323-3090 to schedule a free consultation.

07/09/2025

🧠✨ Why Choose ART Over eTMS? ✨🧠
Looking for fast, effective relief from trauma, anxiety, or depression—without weeks of daily appointments or expensive machines?

Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) offers real, lasting change in as little as 1–5 sessions. Unlike eTMS, which can require daily treatments for weeks and targets symptoms with magnetic pulses, ART helps you resolve the root cause of emotional distress by reprocessing traumatic memories—without having to talk about them in detail.

💡 Here’s why many clients prefer ART:
✔️ Quick results — most feel better in just a few sessions
✔️ No medication or devices
✔️ No need to relive trauma aloud
✔️ Targets PTSD, anxiety, depression, phobias, grief, and more
✔️ Backed by research and trusted by the military & first responders

You don’t have to stay stuck.
With ART, change is not just possible—it’s often faster than you think.

📍 Salty Brook Counseling
📞 Call or text (904) 323-3090 to learn more or book a consultation!

06/24/2025

Why Choose Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) over EMDR?

Both ART and EMDR are powerful, evidence-based therapies for trauma—but many clients find that ART offers relief faster and with less emotional distress.

🔹 Faster Results – ART often resolves trauma in just 1–5 sessions, compared to EMDR which can take longer depending on the intensity of the trauma.

🔹 No Retelling Required – With ART, you don’t have to verbalize every detail of the painful memory. You stay in control while the brain reprocesses and stores it differently.

🔹 Less Emotional Flooding – ART uses calming eye movements and visualization techniques that help reduce distress in the moment, without reliving the trauma.

🔹 Clearer End Point – ART is protocol-driven and highly structured, so many clients report a distinct shift in their emotional response after just one session.

If you’ve tried EMDR or talk therapy and still feel stuck, ART may be the breakthrough you’ve been looking for. 💡

📞 Call or text 904-323-3090 to learn more or schedule a session.

06/05/2025

06/04/2025

🌿 Struggling with trauma, anxiety, or painful memories? There’s hope — and healing doesn’t have to take years. 🌿

I’m excited to offer Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) — a breakthrough, evidence-based approach that helps clients experience relief from trauma, anxiety, grief, and more in just 1–5 sessions.

✨ ART works quickly by helping your brain process and store distressing memories differently — without needing to re-live the pain.

Whether you’re facing:
✔️ PTSD
✔️ Panic attacks
✔️ Trauma
✔️ Grief
✔️ Phobias
✔️ Stress from past experiences
..ART can help you feel better — fast.

💬 Curious if ART is right for you or a loved one? Let’s talk.
📞 904-323-3090
🌐 https://saltybrookcounseling.clientsecure.me

03/17/2025

03/14/2025

First Responder Families...This is your chance to have your voice heard and to help shape the future of support and services for other families.

🚨 Calling First Responder Families! 🚨

We’re inviting first responder spouses, partners, and parents/caregivers of first responder children to take part in an important research study led by UCF RESTORES. This study focuses on the unique challenges first responder families face and aims to develop better support programs and resources to enhance their well-being.

🔹 Who can participate? Spouses, partners of first responders, and parents/caregivers of first responder children.
🔹 What’s involved? A one-time virtual focus group (60-90 minutes) where you can share your experiences.
🔹 Why join? Your insights will help shape meaningful mental health and wellness programs designed specifically for first responder families.
🔹 Privacy & Confidentiality: All responses are completely confidential and de-identified.

Your experiences can make a real difference in improving support for first responder families. If you or someone you know is eligible, we’d love to hear from you!

📢 Please share this opportunity with your networks! Flyer with more details attached.